Physician Assistant (PA) - Geriatric Medicine

Job Title: Physician Assistant for Geriatric Care

Job Description

We are looking for a Physician Assistant to provide good medical care to older patients in the program.

Your Duties

• Work together with doctors to give primary medical care.
• Check and assess patients when they first join, every six months, once a year, or whenever needed.
• Create and follow personalized care plans with the team.
• Treat patients who are sick and manage long-term health conditions.
• Provide preventive care like health screenings, vaccinations, and regular check-ups.
• Prescribe the right medications and therapies.
• Refer patients to specialists if needed.
• Help with planning for patients who are leaving care and transitions.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about their treatment and health management.
• Be an active member of a team that includes various healthcare professionals.
• Help create and improve healthcare policies and standards.
• Participate in staff training and education.
• Keep accurate and compliant patient records.
• Be part of the on-call rotation.
• Follow all rules and guidelines set by the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must have an active PA license in North Carolina or be willing to get one.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant (preferably with elderly patients).
• Experience working with frail or elderly populations, or be willing to take PACE training.
• Must have BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to make decisions independently.
• Clean history with no malpractice or license issues.
• Must have DEA Registration.
• Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (must be active and within the last 30 days).

Certification Requirements

• BLS
• Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)
• DEA
• NCCPA

State License Requirements

• North Carolina

Additional License Requirements

• Compliance with state health requirements (e.g., NC Employee Medical Statement)

We look forward to your application!